Junk food Britain

The survey recorded a slight fall in the consumption of fruit and vegetables, with the average person eating 3.7 portions a day, compared with the recommended five portions. The figures show in 2003-04 the average person spent £1.80 a week on vegetables, excluding potatoes, and £1.60 on fruit.

They also reveal that the percentage of food energy derived from fats and sugars has risen slightly and the consumption of salt is still well above that recommended by doctors.

Whereas purchases of soft drinks, alcohol, milk, processed cheese and yoghurt appear to be on the rise, fruit and vegetables, butter, sugar, white fish, tea and bread are all being bought less. In total, UK residents bring home £22.67 of food and drink per person, per week. This includes £2.65 on alcoholic drinks.

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